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Colorado Income Tax Calculator 2026

Colorado taxes income at a single flat 4.4% rate for 2026 — estimate yours below.

Updated for the 2026 tax year · Reconciled to the Colorado Department of Revenue at year-end
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Colorado's flat 4.4% income tax, explained

Colorado (CO) taxes income at a single flat 4.4% rate rather than graduated brackets, so — unlike the federal system — every dollar of Colorado taxable income is taxed at the same rate. That makes the state calculation simple, but it is separate from federal income tax and from Colorado sales tax.

What to know about Colorado tax

  • Colorado applies a single flat income-tax rate to federal taxable income, making the state calculation unusually simple.
  • The state sales-tax base is only 2.9% — the lowest non-zero state rate — but Colorado allows aggressive local add-ons, so combined rates are often high.
  • Colorado has periodically issued taxpayer refunds under its TABOR revenue-limit rule.

Frequently Asked Questions

Colorado uses a single flat income-tax rate of 4.4% (rather than graduated brackets) for 2026. The state sales-tax base is only 2.9% — the lowest non-zero state rate — but Colorado allows aggressive local add-ons, so combined rates are often high. Confirm the current rate with the Colorado Department of Revenue.

No. It is an educational estimate based on published 2026 rates and is reconciled to the Colorado Department of Revenue at year-end. Confirm anything that affects a real decision with the Colorado Department of Revenue or a tax professional.

No. Some Colorado localities levy their own income tax that is separate from the state figure shown here.

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Disclaimer

This calculator provides estimates for informational and educational purposes only. SmartTaxCalcs does not provide tax advice. Your actual tax liability may differ based on your specific situation, recent law changes, and circumstances not modeled here (e.g., AMT, NIIT, special credits). We strongly recommend consulting a qualified tax professional (CPA, Enrolled Agent, or tax attorney) before filing or making financial decisions.

Data source: IRS Revenue Procedure / state Departments of Revenue. Last data update: May 19, 2026.

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